It’s a night for bluegrass and the banjo on WOSU TV this Friday night starting at 9 pm with the PBS Arts special hosted by Steve Martin on the history of the Banjo and followed atÂ 11pmÂ with Tony Ellisâ€™s Quest.Â Our WOSU documentary crew led by Brent Davis travels to Circleville, Ohio to profile banjo player Tony Ellis, who has performed around the world is an Ohio Heritage Fellow. Learn how Ellis, who was steeped in bluegrass, has written simple, memorable melodies for the banjo inspired by the Ohio countryside he loves. This program was supported by a grant from the Ohio Arts Council.Â Host: Rich Baker of The Bluegrass Ramble fame.

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Rex Mills

I have slowly realized that American traditional music is not only sweet and relaxing but is what, as a child growing up with Appalachian raised parents is truely my music. Loved the program. Thanks for documenting our history WOSU.